The Department of Surgery's Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Rochester, Minnesota. 

The summit will take place at the Mayo Civic Center in downtown Rochester. 

Mayo Civic Center 
30 Civic Center Drive SE 
Rochester, Minnesota 55904 

The Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit is an invite-only event that brings together executives and thought leaders within each facet of industry, including multinational and global medtech companies, startups, and venture capital firms. Mayo Clinic surgeons and surgical administrators will also be in attendance, along with leaders from Mayo Clinic Ventures. 

Yes, the networking app will open 3-4 weeks before the event. Registered attendees can download the app onto their phone or tablet through Google Play or the App Store by searching “Healthcare Innovation Summits,” or use their desktop. 

Here are just a few ways to use the partnering app to further enhance your networking experience at the Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit: 

• Update your personal and company profile with decks, executive summaries, areas of interest, social media profiles and more. 
• Schedule 1:1 or group meetings with all registered attendees. 
• Filter profiles by surgical specialty, collaboration opportunities, and other features to optimize your networking experience. 
• View and message other registered attendees. 

You can register for the 2025 Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit here.

Registration for the 2025 Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit will close on Nov. 4, 2025.

The registration rate for the Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit is $499. 

Please notify us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend the 2025 Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit. Refunds are available if requested at least 2 weeks before the event. A $100 processing fee will be deducted from your refund. 

Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations made less than 2 weeks before the event.  

Use our partnering app to see who will be attending the Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit. The app will open in mid-October. If you would like early access to the attendee contact list (opt-in only), consider sponsoring the summit. More information about sponsorship opportunities can be found here. 

The Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit agenda will be announced this summer. Check back soon! 

High-profile leaders from multinational companies, startups, venture capital firms, and Mayo Clinic surgeons will be speaking at this year's summit. The full roster of speakers and panelists, including the keynote speaker, will be announced soon! 

Event check-in will be on Monday, Nov. 17, from 1 to 6 p.m. CT and Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 7 to 8 a.m. CT. At this time, you will receive your registration materials, including your name badge. A light breakfast will also be available. 

The Rochester International Airport (RST) is located about 10 miles south of the city center and is the closest airport to the Mayo Clinic Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit. It's a small, four-gate, easy-to-navigate airport that hosts thousands of travelers each year. American Airlines, Delta and United offer daily flights to RST. 

Taxis and shuttle services provide transportation to and from the airport. 

The Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is about 80 miles north of Rochester, or a 90-minute drive. 

There are several options for getting to Rochester from MSP. The airport's transportation atrium is located one level below baggage claim and is clearly marked. You can access a taxi or limo service there, rent a car, or arrange a shuttle service. 

Selected for your convenience, please review the group rates listed below. 

To receive the group rate, click on the link(s) below and then follow these steps: 

• Select Your Room Type 
• Enter the desired dates and click on “Check Availability” 
• The discounted room rate is applied directly to your reservation when booking online 
• Once you have selected your room type and dates, please enter your payment information to confirm the reservation 

Hilton Rochester
$239.00 USD per night
Book a room at the Hilton Rochester

Rochester Marriott Mayo Clinic
$239.00 USD per night
Book a room at the Marriott

Hotel Indigo 
$129.00 USD per night 
Book a room at Hotel Indigo

Direct questions about the Beahrs Surgical Innovation Summit to beahrssurgsummit@mayo.edu. 

Business attire is strongly encouraged.